# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open World Animation Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 4 days of cutting-edge animation from around the World! November 5-8 @ Roxy Theatre.About this EventOver 120 films from 30+ countries will be screening in competition at Open World Animation Festival 2026!https://www.openworldanimation.comThe festival features a mix of programming from All Ages to R-rated insanity! There will also be VR headsets available to view VR animated films!THE ROXYOnce again the historic Roxy Theatre is home of Open World Animation Fest! This 450-seat venue is one of only 600 surviving independent theaters in the Nation. The Roxy Theatre is equipped with DLP Cinema for a state of the art cinematic experience!http://www.roxytheaternorthampton.comThe festival consists of different curated blocks over a 4-day period. We offer several options to come out enjoy the festival: ticket for an individual screening block, Day Pass to attend all film blocks on a given day, or an All Access Pass which allows entry into every block of programming during the 4-day festival.PRICING$5 per screening (Tickets purchased at Box Office Only)Day Pass - $10 (Available in Advance or at the Box Office)All Access Pass* - $30 (Available in Advance or at the Box Office)SCHEDULEThursday7 PM - Opening Night Screening (90 Minutes)Friday7 PM - Animation Grab Bag #1 (90 minutes)9 PM - Horror, Sci-fi & Beyond (90 minutes)Saturday11 AM - Saturday Morning Cartoons (90 minutes)1 PM - Animation Grab Bag #2 (90 minutes)3 PM - O!PLA Focus on Poland (90 minutes)5 PM - Student Film Showcase (90 minutes)7 PM - Animation Grab Bag #3 (90 minutes)9 PM - Beyond the Beyond (90 minutes)SundayNoon - Lazy Toons Sunday (90 minutes)2 PM - Animation Grab Bag #4 (90 minutes)4 PM - Iranian Animation (90 Minutes)6 PM - Best of OWAF 26 (60 minutes)SCREENING BLOCKS16bit Toons (PG) - Video game & retro inspired animations mixed with some fun surprises!Animation Grab Bag 1-3 (PG-13) - Blocks consisting of short films playing in competition.Best of OWAF 26 (PG-13) - The Winning Films from each category are announced and curated into a dedicated block.Beyond the Beyond (R) - The most bizarre and experimental films land here.Horror, Sci-Fi & Beyond (R) - Perfectly timed for Halloween is a block of twisted short films!O!PLA Focus on Poland (PG-13) - Featuring 12 films from the "Oh! People Love Animation Focus On Poland" Festival.Opening Night Screening (PG-13) - An overview of what to expect from Open World Animation Fest 2025. It contains a little bit of everything; shorts, music videos, etc.Saturday Morning Cartoons (PG) - Good old cartoons! A mix of short films playing in competition along with retro commercials and bumpers!ABOUTOpen World Animation Festival encourages creators to explore the frontiers of animation through both traditional & emerging mediums. Its mission is to help general audiences understand the artistry in animation and its diversity of subject matter. It aims to showcase many voices, styles, & perspectives. Anyone is welcome to take part!Open World also features animation retrospectives, Virtual Reality set-ups, GIF displays, a cereal bar & more!The festival began in 2016 as a series of independent animation screenings from around the world, curated in a 4-day celebration of the medium. Open World is organized by the Alternative Gallery, a non-profit community art space, and is run 100% by volunteers.The Alternative Gallery is located in Allentown, PA within the Cigar Factory Artist studios, featuring; exhibit & performance spaces, over 40 artist studios, a printshop, wood shop, darkroom, film archive, makerspace, classrooms & more. The organization & festival are both run 100% through the efforts of dedicated volunteers.www.TheAlternativeGallery.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/open-world-animation-festival-2026/100002002836866984 - **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, art, theatre, contests, it, sports - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 23 hours 30 minutes - Location: Roxy Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Northampton - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Roxy Theatre - **lat**: 40.6896366 - **long**: -75.4991234 - **full address**: Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main Street, Northampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open World Animation Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5396132620361251de9056c348a2ea138528f37c62d605858d501059695a3423-rimg-w1200-h1532-dca84838-gmir.jpg?v=1790990172 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open World Animation Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Open World Animation Festival 2026 takes place on Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main Street, Northampton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open World Animation Festival 2026? - **A:** Open World Animation Festival 2026 is organized by The Alternative Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open World Animation Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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